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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.17, 847.63 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.17, 847.63 and 348.69 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.17 : 847.63 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.17/847.63 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.17x = 847.63 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.17x = 295,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,559.67/614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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