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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 839.32 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 839.32 and 346.20 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 839.32 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/839.32 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 839.32 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 290,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,572.58/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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