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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.15, 839.24 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.15, 839.24 and 346.18 is: 477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.15 : 839.24 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.15/839.24 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.15x = 839.24 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.15x = 290,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,528.10/608.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.72

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