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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.04, 837.71 and 345.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.04, 837.71 and 345.05 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.04 : 837.71 = 345.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.04/837.71 = 345.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.04x = 837.71 × 345.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.04x = 289,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,045.92/607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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