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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 841.21 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 841.21 and 344.06 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 841.21 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/841.21 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 841.21 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 289,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,427.96/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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