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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.79, 838.75 and 345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.79, 838.75 and 345.81 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.79 : 838.75 = 345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.79/838.75 = 345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.79x = 838.75 × 345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.79x = 290,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,048.14/607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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