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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.38, 840.94 and 347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.38, 840.94 and 347.55 is: 479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.38 : 840.94 = 347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.38/840.94 = 347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.38x = 840.94 × 347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.38x = 292,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,264.49/609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.61

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