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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.93, 840.48 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.93, 840.48 and 347.03 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.93 : 840.48 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.93/840.48 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.93x = 840.48 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.93x = 291,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,671.77/608.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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