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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 841.29 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 841.29 and 347.66 is: 479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 841.29 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/841.29 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 841.29 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 292,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,482.88/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.78

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