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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.28, 840.82 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.28, 840.82 and 347.32 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.28 : 840.82 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.28/840.82 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.28x = 840.82 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.28x = 292,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,033.60/609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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