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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 838.96 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 838.96 and 346.02 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 838.96 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/838.96 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 838.96 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 290,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,296.94/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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