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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.34, 838.14 and 345.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.34, 838.14 and 345.37 is: 476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.34 : 838.14 = 345.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.34/838.14 = 345.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.34x = 838.14 × 345.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.34x = 289,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,462.49/607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.61

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