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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 848.00 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 848.00 and 349.04 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 848.00 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/848.00 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 848.00 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 295,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,988.91/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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