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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 839.85 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 839.85 and 346.67 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 839.85 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/839.85 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 839.85 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 291,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,146.60/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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