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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.85, 848.43 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.85, 848.43 and 349.31 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.85 : 848.43 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.85/848.43 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.85x = 848.43 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.85x = 296,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,360.84/614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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