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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.30, 837.95 and 345.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.30, 837.95 and 345.26 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.30 : 837.95 = 345.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.30/837.95 = 345.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.30x = 837.95 × 345.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.30x = 289,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,310.99/607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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