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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 847.89 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 847.89 and 348.86 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 847.89 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/847.89 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 847.89 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 295,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,797.03/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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