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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.56, 840.97 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.56, 840.97 and 347.44 is: 479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.56 : 840.97 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.56/840.97 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.56x = 840.97 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.56x = 292,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,186.62/609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.34

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