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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.37, 837.34 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.37, 837.34 and 488.30 is: 673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.37 : 837.34 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.37/837.34 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.37x = 837.34 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.37x = 408,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,867.71/607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.18

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