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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.11, 837.84 and 345.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.11, 837.84 and 345.21 is: 476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.11 : 837.84 = 345.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.11/837.84 = 345.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.11x = 837.84 × 345.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.11x = 289,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,230.75/607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.41

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