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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.23, 837.99 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.23, 837.99 and 341.68 is: 471.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.23 : 837.99 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.23/837.99 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.23x = 837.99 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.23x = 286,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,325.28/607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.52

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