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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 839.71 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 839.71 and 346.50 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 839.71 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/839.71 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 839.71 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 290,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,959.95/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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