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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.02, 840.44 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.02, 840.44 and 347.03 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.02 : 840.44 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.02/840.44 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.02x = 840.44 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.02x = 291,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,660.86/609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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