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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.62, 848.02 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.62, 848.02 and 349 is: 481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.62 : 848.02 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.62/848.02 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.62x = 848.02 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.62x = 295,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,958.98/614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.54

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