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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 847.28 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 847.28 and 348.54 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 847.28 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/847.28 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 847.28 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 295,306.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,306.73/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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