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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 838.13 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 838.13 and 345.35 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 838.13 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/838.13 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 838.13 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 289,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,442.28/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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