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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 847.30 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 847.30 and 348.49 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 847.30 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/847.30 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 847.30 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 295,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,275.58/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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