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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.88, 841.72 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.88, 841.72 and 348 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.88 : 841.72 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.88/841.72 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.88x = 841.72 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.88x = 292,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,918.56/609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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