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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.51, 848.02 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.51, 848.02 and 348.93 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.51 : 848.02 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.51/848.02 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.51x = 848.02 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.51x = 295,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,899.62/614.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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