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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.66, 848.04 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.66, 848.04 and 349.08 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.66 : 848.04 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.66/848.04 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.66x = 848.04 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.66x = 296,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,029.31/614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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