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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.33, 838.07 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.33, 838.07 and 341.73 is: 471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.33 : 838.07 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.33/838.07 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.33x = 838.07 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.33x = 286,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,393.66/607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.56

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