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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.65, 841.24 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.65, 841.24 and 347.61 is: 479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.65 : 841.24 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.65/841.24 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.65x = 841.24 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.65x = 292,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,423.44/609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.66

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