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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.20, 837.86 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.20, 837.86 and 345.18 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.20 : 837.86 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.20/837.86 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.20x = 837.86 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.20x = 289,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,212.51/607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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