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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 839.34 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 839.34 and 346.25 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 839.34 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/839.34 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 839.34 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 290,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,621.48/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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