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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.15, 837.70 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.15, 837.70 and 345.16 is: 476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.15 : 837.70 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.15/837.70 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.15x = 837.70 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.15x = 289,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,140.53/607.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.23

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