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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 839.88 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 839.88 and 346.68 is: 478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 839.88 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/839.88 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 839.88 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 291,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,169.60/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.37

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