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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 841.32 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 841.32 and 347.64 is: 479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 841.32 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/841.32 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 841.32 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 292,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,476.48/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.74

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