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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 839.22 and 346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 839.22 and 346.21 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 839.22 = 346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/839.22 = 346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 839.22 × 346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 290,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,546.36/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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