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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.06, 840.45 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.06, 840.45 and 347.09 is: 478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.06 : 840.45 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.06/840.45 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.06x = 840.45 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.06x = 291,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,711.79/609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.95

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