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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 839.31 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 839.31 and 346.20 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 839.31 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/839.31 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 839.31 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 290,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,569.12/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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