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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.83, 841.56 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.83, 841.56 and 347.85 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.83 : 841.56 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.83/841.56 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.83x = 841.56 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.83x = 292,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,736.65/609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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