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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 837.96 and 345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 837.96 and 345.32 is: 476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 837.96 = 345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/837.96 = 345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 837.96 × 345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 289,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,364.35/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.52

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