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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.82, 841.54 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.82, 841.54 and 347.82 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.82 : 841.54 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.82/841.54 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.82x = 841.54 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.82x = 292,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,704.44/609.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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