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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.77, 841.48 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.77, 841.48 and 347.79 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.77 : 841.48 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.77/841.48 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.77x = 841.48 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.77x = 292,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,658.33/609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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