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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.31, 839.48 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.31, 839.48 and 346.32 is: 477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.31 : 839.48 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.31/839.48 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.31x = 839.48 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.31x = 290,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,726.98/608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.93

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