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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.14, 837.86 and 397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.14, 837.86 and 397.67 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.14 : 837.86 = 397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.14/837.86 = 397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.14x = 837.86 × 397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.14x = 333,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,194.88/607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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