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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.92, 841.74 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.92, 841.74 and 347.96 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.92 : 841.74 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.92/841.74 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.92x = 841.74 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.92x = 292,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,891.85/609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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