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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 840.51 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 840.51 and 347.09 is: 479.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 840.51 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/840.51 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 840.51 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 291,728.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,728.41/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.00

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