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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.31, 840.86 and 347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.31, 840.86 and 347.33 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.31 : 840.86 = 347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.31/840.86 = 347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.31x = 840.86 × 347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.31x = 292,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,055.90/609.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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