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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.37, 838.20 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.37, 838.20 and 345.38 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.37 : 838.20 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.37/838.20 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.37x = 838.20 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.37x = 289,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,493.33/607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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