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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 840.39 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 840.39 and 347.01 is: 478.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 840.39 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/840.39 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 840.39 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 291,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,623.73/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.93

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