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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 840.65 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 840.65 and 347.22 is: 479.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 840.65 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/840.65 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 840.65 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 291,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,888.76/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.09

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