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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.71, 841.40 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.71, 841.40 and 329.94 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.71 : 841.40 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.71/841.40 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.71x = 841.40 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.71x = 277,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,613.47/609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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