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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.51, 839.81 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.51, 839.81 and 346.50 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.51 : 839.81 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.51/839.81 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.51x = 839.81 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.51x = 290,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,995.03/608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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