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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.35, 838.18 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.35, 838.18 and 341.88 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.35 : 838.18 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.35/838.18 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.35x = 838.18 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.35x = 286,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,551.08/607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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