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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 848.32 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 848.32 and 349.25 is: 481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 848.32 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/848.32 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 848.32 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 296,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,275.76/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.92

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