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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 838.44 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 838.44 and 345.56 is: 476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 838.44 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/838.44 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 838.44 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 289,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,731.33/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.85

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