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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.23, 837.93 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.23, 837.93 and 345.18 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.23 : 837.93 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.23/837.93 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.23x = 837.93 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.23x = 289,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,236.68/607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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