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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.11, 847.51 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.11, 847.51 and 348.58 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.11 : 847.51 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.11/847.51 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.11x = 847.51 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.11x = 295,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,425.04/614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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