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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.37, 838.08 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.37, 838.08 and 345.33 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.37 : 838.08 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.37/838.08 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.37x = 838.08 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.37x = 289,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,414.17/607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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