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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.44, 839.72 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.44, 839.72 and 346.44 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.44 : 839.72 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.44/839.72 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.44x = 839.72 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.44x = 290,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,912.60/608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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