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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 848.27 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 848.27 and 349.16 is: 481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 848.27 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/848.27 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 848.27 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 296,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,181.95/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.80

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