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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.47, 838.31 and 345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.47, 838.31 and 345.49 is: 476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.47 : 838.31 = 345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.47/838.31 = 345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.47x = 838.31 × 345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.47x = 289,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,627.72/607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.78

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