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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 841.31 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 841.31 and 347.66 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 841.31 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/841.31 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 841.31 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 292,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,483.89/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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