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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.03, 838.83 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.03, 838.83 and 346 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.03 : 838.83 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.03/838.83 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.03x = 838.83 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.03x = 290,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,235.18/608.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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