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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 837.72 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 837.72 and 345.04 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 837.72 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/837.72 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 837.72 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 289,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,046.91/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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