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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.33, 838.15 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.33, 838.15 and 341.79 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.33 : 838.15 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.33/838.15 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.33x = 838.15 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.33x = 286,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,471.29/607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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