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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 839.08 and 346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 839.08 and 346.11 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 839.08 = 346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/839.08 = 346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 839.08 × 346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 290,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,413.98/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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