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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.98, 838.83 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.98, 838.83 and 346.02 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.98 : 838.83 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.98/838.83 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.98x = 838.83 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.98x = 290,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,251.96/607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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