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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.22, 840.71 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.22, 840.71 and 347.22 is: 479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.22 : 840.71 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.22/840.71 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.22x = 840.71 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.22x = 291,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,911.33/609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.16

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