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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.55, 839.80 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.55, 839.80 and 346.58 is: 478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.55 : 839.80 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.55/839.80 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.55x = 839.80 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.55x = 291,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,057.27/608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.28

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