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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 840.07 and 346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 840.07 and 346.75 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 840.07 = 346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/840.07 = 346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 840.07 × 346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 291,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,294.27/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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