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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 839.52 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 839.52 and 346.36 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 839.52 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/839.52 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 839.52 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 290,776.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,776.15/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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