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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.65, 838.40 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.65, 838.40 and 345.66 is: 476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.65 : 838.40 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.65/838.40 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.65x = 838.40 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.65x = 289,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,799.62/607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.92

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