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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 840.19 and 346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 840.19 and 346.85 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 840.19 = 346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/840.19 = 346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 840.19 × 346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 291,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,419.90/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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