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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.77, 839.86 and 346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.77, 839.86 and 346.77 is: 478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.77 : 839.86 = 346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.77/839.86 = 346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.77x = 839.86 × 346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.77x = 291,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,238.25/608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.40

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