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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 847.88 and 348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 847.88 and 348.83 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 847.88 = 348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/847.88 = 348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 847.88 × 348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 295,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,765.98/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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