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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 837.66 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 837.66 and 341.47 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 837.66 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/837.66 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 837.66 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 286,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,035.76/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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