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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 840.24 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 840.24 and 347.04 is: 478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 840.24 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/840.24 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 840.24 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 291,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,596.89/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.86

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