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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.28, 838.04 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.28, 838.04 and 345.30 is: 476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.28 : 838.04 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.28/838.04 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.28x = 838.04 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.28x = 289,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,372.93/607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.50

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