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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 837.59 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.98, 837.59 and 358.44 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.98 : 837.59 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.98/837.59 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.98x = 837.59 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.98x = 300,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,223.97/606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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