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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.50, 839.78 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.50, 839.78 and 346.51 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.50 : 839.78 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.50/839.78 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.50x = 839.78 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.50x = 290,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,992.17/608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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