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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 848.31 and 349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 848.31 and 349.15 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 848.31 = 349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/848.31 = 349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 848.31 × 349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 296,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,181.45/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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