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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 837.62 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.98, 837.62 and 358.30 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.98 : 837.62 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.98/837.62 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.98x = 837.62 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.98x = 300,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,119.25/606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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