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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 839.66 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 839.66 and 342.95 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 839.66 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/839.66 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 839.66 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 287,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,961.40/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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