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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.25, 838.08 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.25, 838.08 and 341.79 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.25 : 838.08 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.25/838.08 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.25x = 838.08 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.25x = 286,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,452.73/607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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