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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.15, 840.51 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.15, 840.51 and 347.13 is: 478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.15 : 840.51 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.15/840.51 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.15x = 840.51 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.15x = 291,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,766.24/609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.97

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