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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.89, 840.27 and 346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.89, 840.27 and 346.90 is: 478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.89 : 840.27 = 346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.89/840.27 = 346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.89x = 840.27 × 346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.89x = 291,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,489.66/608.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.72

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