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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 840.93 and 340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 840.93 and 340.17 is: 469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 840.93 = 340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/840.93 = 340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 840.93 × 340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 286,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,054.73/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.45

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