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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.29, 839.40 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.29, 839.40 and 346.30 is: 477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.29 : 839.40 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.29/839.40 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.29x = 839.40 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.29x = 290,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,684.22/608.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.87

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