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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.42, 841.08 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.42, 841.08 and 343.88 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.42 : 841.08 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.42/841.08 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.42x = 841.08 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.42x = 289,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,230.59/609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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