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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.26, 838.02 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.26, 838.02 and 345.36 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.26 : 838.02 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.26/838.02 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.26x = 838.02 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.26x = 289,418.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,418.59/607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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