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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 840.08 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 840.08 and 346.76 is: 478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 840.08 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/840.08 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 840.08 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 291,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,306.14/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.54

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