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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 839.52 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 839.52 and 346.38 is: 477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 839.52 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/839.52 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 839.52 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 290,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,792.94/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.99

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