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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 839.32 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 839.32 and 342.72 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 839.32 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/839.32 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 839.32 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 287,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,651.75/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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