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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.11, 840.57 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.11, 840.57 and 347.13 is: 479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.11 : 840.57 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.11/840.57 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.11x = 840.57 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.11x = 291,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,787.06/609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.04

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