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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.40, 841.08 and 347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.40, 841.08 and 347.41 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.40 : 841.08 = 347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.40/841.08 = 347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.40x = 841.08 × 347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.40x = 292,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,204.32/609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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