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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 841.72 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 841.72 and 348.02 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 841.72 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/841.72 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 841.72 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 292,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,935.39/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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