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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 840.33 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 840.33 and 346.98 is: 478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 840.33 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/840.33 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 840.33 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 291,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,577.70/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.85

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