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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 838.17 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 838.17 and 341.88 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 838.17 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/838.17 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 838.17 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 286,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,554.37/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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