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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 847.45 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 847.45 and 348.56 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 847.45 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/847.45 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 847.45 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 295,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,387.17/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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