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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.91, 838.83 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.91, 838.83 and 345.88 is: 477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.91 : 838.83 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.91/838.83 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.91x = 838.83 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.91x = 290,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,134.52/607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.27

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