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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.41, 839.60 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.41, 839.60 and 342.93 is: 473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.41 : 839.60 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.41/839.60 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.41x = 839.60 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.41x = 287,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,925.26/608.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.24

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