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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 848.31 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 848.31 and 349.10 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 848.31 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/848.31 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 848.31 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 296,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,145.02/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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