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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 847.71 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 847.71 and 348.71 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 847.71 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/847.71 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 847.71 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 295,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,606.14/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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