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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.75, 838.66 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.75, 838.66 and 345.75 is: 477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.75 : 838.66 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.75/838.66 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.75x = 838.66 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.75x = 289,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,966.70/607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.12

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