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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 839.59 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 839.59 and 346.44 is: 477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 839.59 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/839.59 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 839.59 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 290,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,867.56/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.96

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