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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 838.12 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 838.12 and 341.79 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 838.12 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/838.12 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 838.12 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 286,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,461.03/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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