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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 839.04 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 839.04 and 346.08 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 839.04 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/839.04 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 839.04 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 290,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,374.96/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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