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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 838.16 and 341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 838.16 and 341.87 is: 471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 838.16 = 341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/838.16 = 341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 838.16 × 341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 286,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,537.14/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.71

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