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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.19, 839.33 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.19, 839.33 and 342.74 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.19 : 839.33 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.19/839.33 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.19x = 839.33 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.19x = 287,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,672.70/608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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