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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 847.41 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 847.41 and 348.64 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 847.41 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/847.41 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 847.41 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 295,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,437.77/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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