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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 838.26 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.50, 838.26 and 341.91 is: 471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 838.26 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/838.26 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 838.26 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 286,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,609.48/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.79

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