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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.98, 841.70 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.98, 841.70 and 347.98 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.98 : 841.70 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.98/841.70 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.98x = 841.70 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.98x = 292,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,894.77/609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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