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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.14, 848.88 and 349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.14, 848.88 and 349.57 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.14 : 848.88 = 349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.14/848.88 = 349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.14x = 848.88 × 349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.14x = 296,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,740.86/615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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