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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 840.74 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 840.74 and 347.16 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 840.74 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/840.74 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 840.74 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 291,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,871.30/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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