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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.30, 840.78 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.30, 840.78 and 347.34 is: 479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.30 : 840.78 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.30/840.78 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.30x = 840.78 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.30x = 292,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,036.53/609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.30

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