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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.53, 839.52 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.53, 839.52 and 346.50 is: 478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.53 : 839.52 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.53/839.52 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.53x = 839.52 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.53x = 290,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,893.68/608.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.03

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