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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.15, 840.66 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.15, 840.66 and 347.16 is: 479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.15 : 840.66 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.15/840.66 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.15x = 840.66 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.15x = 291,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,843.53/609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.10

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