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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.21, 840.66 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.21, 840.66 and 347.27 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.21 : 840.66 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.21/840.66 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.21x = 840.66 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.21x = 291,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,931.79/609.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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