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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.19, 837.72 and 345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.19, 837.72 and 345.15 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.19 : 837.72 = 345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.19/837.72 = 345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.19x = 837.72 × 345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.19x = 289,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,139.06/607.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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