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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 841.44 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 841.44 and 347.78 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 841.44 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/841.44 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 841.44 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 292,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,636.00/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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