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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 838.86 and 345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 838.86 and 345.89 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 838.86 = 345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/838.86 = 345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 838.86 × 345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 290,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,149.09/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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