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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.82, 911.70 and 344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.82, 911.70 and 344.29 is: 516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.82 : 911.70 = 344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.82/911.70 = 344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.82x = 911.70 × 344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.82x = 313,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,888.33/607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.42

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