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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 840.67 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 840.67 and 347.19 is: 479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 840.67 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/840.67 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 840.67 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 291,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,870.48/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.12

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