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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.24, 840.68 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.24, 840.68 and 347.18 is: 479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.24 : 840.68 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.24/840.68 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.24x = 840.68 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.24x = 291,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,867.28/609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.07

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