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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.44, 841.12 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.44, 841.12 and 347.44 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.44 : 841.12 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.44/841.12 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.44x = 841.12 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.44x = 292,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,238.73/609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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