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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.31, 838.10 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.31, 838.10 and 345.33 is: 476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.31 : 838.10 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.31/838.10 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.31x = 838.10 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.31x = 289,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,419.99/607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.56

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