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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.05, 840.57 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.05, 840.57 and 343.54 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.05 : 840.57 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.05/840.57 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.05x = 840.57 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.05x = 288,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,770.60/609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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