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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.84, 838.83 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.84, 838.83 and 345.88 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.84 : 838.83 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.84/838.83 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.84x = 838.83 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.84x = 290,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,134.52/607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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