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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 839.28 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 839.28 and 346.18 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 839.28 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/839.28 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 839.28 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 290,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,541.95/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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