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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.78, 839.94 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.78, 839.94 and 346.79 is: 478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.78 : 839.94 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.78/839.94 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.78x = 839.94 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.78x = 291,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,278.59/608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.47

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