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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.44, 840.96 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.44, 840.96 and 347.52 is: 479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.44 : 840.96 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.44/840.96 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.44x = 840.96 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.44x = 292,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,250.42/609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.54

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