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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.64, 841.35 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.64, 841.35 and 344.08 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.64 : 841.35 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.64/841.35 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.64x = 841.35 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.64x = 289,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,494.05/609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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