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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.17, 840.67 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.17, 840.67 and 347.19 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.17 : 840.67 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.17/840.67 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.17x = 840.67 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.17x = 291,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,872.22/609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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