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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 840.34 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 840.34 and 346.96 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 840.34 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/840.34 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 840.34 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 291,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,564.37/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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