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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.66, 839.97 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.66, 839.97 and 346.67 is: 478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.66 : 839.97 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.66/839.97 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.66x = 839.97 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.66x = 291,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,192.40/608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.42

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