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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.09, 847.48 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.09, 847.48 and 348.43 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.09 : 847.48 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.09/847.48 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.09x = 847.48 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.09x = 295,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,284.33/614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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