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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 839.61 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 839.61 and 342.86 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 839.61 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/839.61 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 839.61 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 287,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,868.68/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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