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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.01, 837.70 and 345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.01, 837.70 and 345.11 is: 476.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.01 : 837.70 = 345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.01/837.70 = 345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.01x = 837.70 × 345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.01x = 289,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,093.60/607.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.26

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