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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 840.83 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 840.83 and 347.42 is: 479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 840.83 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/840.83 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 840.83 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 292,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,115.22/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.42

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