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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.34, 838.62 and 397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.34, 838.62 and 397.70 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.34 : 838.62 = 397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.34/838.62 = 397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.34x = 838.62 × 397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.34x = 333,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,519.17/607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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