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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.19, 840.57 and 347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.19, 840.57 and 347.17 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.19 : 840.57 = 347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.19/840.57 = 347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.19x = 840.57 × 347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.19x = 291,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,820.69/609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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