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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.27, 839.30 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.27, 839.30 and 346.23 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.27 : 839.30 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.27/839.30 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.27x = 839.30 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.27x = 290,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,589.11/608.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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