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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 841.20 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 841.20 and 347.60 is: 479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 841.20 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/841.20 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 841.20 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 292,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,401.12/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.64

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