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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.36, 838.10 and 345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.36, 838.10 and 345.32 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.36 : 838.10 = 345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.36/838.10 = 345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.36x = 838.10 × 345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.36x = 289,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,410.97/607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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