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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.15, 839.22 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.15, 839.22 and 342.59 is: 472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.15 : 839.22 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.15/839.22 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.15x = 839.22 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.15x = 287,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,504.18/608.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.76

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