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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 840.34 and 346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 840.34 and 346.94 is: 478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 840.34 = 346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/840.34 = 346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 840.34 × 346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 291,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,547.56/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.76

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