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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.31, 840.81 and 347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.31, 840.81 and 347.41 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.31 : 840.81 = 347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.31/840.81 = 347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.31x = 840.81 × 347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.31x = 292,105.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,105.80/609.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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