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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 838.34 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 838.34 and 341.94 is: 471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 838.34 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/838.34 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 838.34 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 286,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,661.98/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.89

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