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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.86, 841.62 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.86, 841.62 and 347.88 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.86 : 841.62 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.86/841.62 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.86x = 841.62 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.86x = 292,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,782.77/609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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