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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 839.52 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 839.52 and 346.44 is: 478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 839.52 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/839.52 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 839.52 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 290,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,843.31/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.11

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