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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.51, 838.39 and 345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.51, 838.39 and 345.61 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.51 : 838.39 = 345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.51/838.39 = 345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.51x = 838.39 × 345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.51x = 289,751.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,751.78/607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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