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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.16, 837.87 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.16, 837.87 and 345.14 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.16 : 837.87 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.16/837.87 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.16x = 837.87 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.16x = 289,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,182.45/607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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