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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.57, 839.82 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.57, 839.82 and 346.59 is: 478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.57 : 839.82 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.57/839.82 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.57x = 839.82 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.57x = 291,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,077.66/608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.30

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