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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.28, 838.16 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.28, 838.16 and 345.44 is: 476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.28 : 838.16 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.28/838.16 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.28x = 838.16 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.28x = 289,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,533.99/607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.77

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