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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.25, 837.99 and 345.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.25, 837.99 and 345.23 is: 476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.25 : 837.99 = 345.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.25/837.99 = 345.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.25x = 837.99 × 345.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.25x = 289,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,299.29/607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.41

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