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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.89, 838.89 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.89, 838.89 and 345.90 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.89 : 838.89 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.89/838.89 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.89x = 838.89 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.89x = 290,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,172.05/607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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