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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.19, 839.33 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.19, 839.33 and 346.20 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.19 : 839.33 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.19/839.33 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.19x = 839.33 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.19x = 290,576.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,576.05/608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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