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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 839.74 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 839.74 and 346.54 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 839.74 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/839.74 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 839.74 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 291,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,003.50/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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