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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 837.98 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 837.98 and 341.84 is: 471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 837.98 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/837.98 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 837.98 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 286,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,455.08/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.62

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