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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.78, 840.06 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.78, 840.06 and 332.78 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.78 : 840.06 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.78/840.06 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.78x = 840.06 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.78x = 279,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,555.17/608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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