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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.21, 838.05 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.21, 838.05 and 345.22 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.21 : 838.05 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.21/838.05 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.21x = 838.05 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.21x = 289,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,311.62/607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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