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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.29, 839.43 and 342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.29, 839.43 and 342.73 is: 472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.29 : 839.43 = 342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.29/839.43 = 342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.29x = 839.43 × 342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.29x = 287,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,698.89/608.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.96

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