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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.04, 837.62 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.04, 837.62 and 351.51 is: 485.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.04 : 837.62 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.04/837.62 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.04x = 837.62 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.04x = 294,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,434.30/607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.04

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