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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 838.72 and 345.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 838.72 and 345.77 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 838.72 = 345.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/838.72 = 345.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 838.72 × 345.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 290,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,003.60/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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