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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 838.42 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 838.42 and 345.54 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 838.42 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/838.42 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 838.42 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 289,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,707.65/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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