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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 841.64 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 841.64 and 347.97 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 841.64 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/841.64 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 841.64 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 292,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,863.73/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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