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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 839.37 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 839.37 and 346.18 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 839.37 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/839.37 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 839.37 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 290,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,573.11/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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