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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 840.74 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 840.74 and 347.22 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 840.74 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/840.74 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 840.74 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 291,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,921.74/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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