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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.84, 841.68 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.84, 841.68 and 348 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.84 : 841.68 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.84/841.68 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.84x = 841.68 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.84x = 292,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,904.64/609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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