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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 847.87 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 847.87 and 348.88 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 847.87 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/847.87 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 847.87 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 295,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,804.89/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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