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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.20, 839.39 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.20, 839.39 and 346.17 is: 477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.20 : 839.39 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.20/839.39 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.20x = 839.39 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.20x = 290,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,569.35/608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.75

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