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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 840.06 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 840.06 and 346.74 is: 478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 840.06 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/840.06 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 840.06 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 291,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,283.02/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.54

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