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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.83, 840.03 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.83, 840.03 and 343.22 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.83 : 840.03 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.83/840.03 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.83x = 840.03 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.83x = 288,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,315.10/608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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