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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.17, 837.87 and 341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.17, 837.87 and 341.61 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.17 : 837.87 = 341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.17/837.87 = 341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.17x = 837.87 × 341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.17x = 286,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,227.91/607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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