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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 838.23 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 838.23 and 341.86 is: 471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 838.23 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/838.23 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 838.23 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 286,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,557.31/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.75

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