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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.05, 839.16 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.05, 839.16 and 346.06 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.05 : 839.16 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.05/839.16 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.05x = 839.16 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.05x = 290,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,399.71/608.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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