Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 837.75 and 345
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 607.02, 837.75 and 345 is: 476.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
607.02 : 837.75 = 345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
607.02/837.75 = 345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
607.02x = 837.75 × 345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
607.02x = 289,023.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,023.75/607.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.14
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