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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 847.35 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 847.35 and 348.50 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 847.35 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/847.35 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 847.35 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 295,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,303.59/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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