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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 839.58 and 346.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 839.58 and 346.33 is: 477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 839.58 = 346.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/839.58 = 346.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 839.58 × 346.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 290,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,771.74/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.99

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