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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.67, 841.36 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.67, 841.36 and 347.69 is: 479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.67 : 841.36 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.67/841.36 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.67x = 841.36 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.67x = 292,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,532.46/609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.82

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