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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.35, 839.61 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.35, 839.61 and 346.39 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.35 : 839.61 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.35/839.61 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.35x = 839.61 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.35x = 290,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,832.51/608.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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