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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.97, 848.63 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.97, 848.63 and 335.20 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.97 : 848.63 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.97/848.63 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.97x = 848.63 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.97x = 284,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,460.78/614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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