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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 839.94 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 839.94 and 346.69 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 839.94 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/839.94 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 839.94 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 291,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,198.80/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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