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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 840.85 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 840.85 and 347.34 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 840.85 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/840.85 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 840.85 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 292,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,060.84/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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