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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.28, 837.81 and 345.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.28, 837.81 and 345.26 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.28 : 837.81 = 345.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.28/837.81 = 345.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.28x = 837.81 × 345.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.28x = 289,262.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,262.28/607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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