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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 839.30 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 839.30 and 346.28 is: 477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 839.30 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/839.30 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 839.30 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 290,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,626.88/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.87

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