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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 839.02 and 345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 839.02 and 345.98 is: 477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 839.02 = 345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/839.02 = 345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 839.02 × 345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 290,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,279.08/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.47

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