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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.95, 848.64 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.95, 848.64 and 335.19 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.95 : 848.64 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.95/848.64 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.95x = 848.64 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.95x = 284,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,455.64/614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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