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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.42, 838.28 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.42, 838.28 and 345.44 is: 476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.42 : 838.28 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.42/838.28 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.42x = 838.28 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.42x = 289,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,575.44/607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.73

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