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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.26, 837.94 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.26, 837.94 and 341.72 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.26 : 837.94 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.26/837.94 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.26x = 837.94 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.26x = 286,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,340.86/607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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