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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.21, 837.73 and 345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.21, 837.73 and 345.07 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.21 : 837.73 = 345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.21/837.73 = 345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.21x = 837.73 × 345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.21x = 289,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,075.49/607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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