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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.09, 840.56 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.09, 840.56 and 347.12 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.09 : 840.56 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.09/840.56 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.09x = 840.56 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.09x = 291,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,775.19/609.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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