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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 840.51 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 840.51 and 347.07 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 840.51 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/840.51 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 840.51 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 291,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,715.81/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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