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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.19, 840.69 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.19, 840.69 and 347.22 is: 479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.19 : 840.69 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.19/840.69 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.19x = 840.69 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.19x = 291,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,904.38/609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.17

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