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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.71, 838.59 and 345.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.71, 838.59 and 345.77 is: 477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.71 : 838.59 = 345.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.71/838.59 = 345.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.71x = 838.59 × 345.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.71x = 289,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,955.07/607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.13

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