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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.53, 838.14 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.53, 838.14 and 345.50 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.53 : 838.14 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.53/838.14 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.53x = 838.14 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.53x = 289,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,573.18/607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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