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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.75, 841.26 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.75, 841.26 and 347.73 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.75 : 841.26 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.75/841.26 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.75x = 841.26 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.75x = 292,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,531.34/609.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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