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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.85, 838.71 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.85, 838.71 and 345.86 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.85 : 838.71 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.85/838.71 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.85x = 838.71 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.85x = 290,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,072.05/607.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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