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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 840.92 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 840.92 and 347.37 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 840.92 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/840.92 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 840.92 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 292,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,108.64/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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