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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.79, 848.39 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.79, 848.39 and 349.34 is: 482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.79 : 848.39 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.79/848.39 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.79x = 848.39 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.79x = 296,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,370.57/614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.07

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