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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.78, 841.48 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.78, 841.48 and 347.82 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.78 : 841.48 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.78/841.48 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.78x = 841.48 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.78x = 292,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,683.57/609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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