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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.30, 838.08 and 345.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.30, 838.08 and 345.31 is: 476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.30 : 838.08 = 345.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.30/838.08 = 345.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.30x = 838.08 × 345.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.30x = 289,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,395.31/607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.53

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