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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.45, 838.07 and 341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.45, 838.07 and 341.85 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.45 : 838.07 = 341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.45/838.07 = 341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.45x = 838.07 × 341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.45x = 286,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,495.08/607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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