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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 840.75 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 840.75 and 343.71 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 840.75 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/840.75 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 840.75 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 288,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,974.18/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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