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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.79, 839.93 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.79, 839.93 and 346.62 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.79 : 839.93 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.79/839.93 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.79x = 839.93 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.79x = 291,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,134.80/608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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