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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 839.54 and 346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 839.54 and 346.37 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 839.54 = 346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/839.54 = 346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 839.54 × 346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 290,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,789.74/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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