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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.23, 837.99 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.23, 837.99 and 345.27 is: 476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.23 : 837.99 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.23/837.99 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.23x = 837.99 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.23x = 289,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,329.66/607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.47

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