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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 839.26 and 342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 839.26 and 342.61 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 839.26 = 342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/839.26 = 342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 839.26 × 342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 287,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,535.91/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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