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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.70, 841.32 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.70, 841.32 and 347.74 is: 479.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.70 : 841.32 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.70/841.32 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.70x = 841.32 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.70x = 292,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,560.62/609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.84

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