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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 837.80 and 358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 837.80 and 358.45 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 837.80 = 358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/837.80 = 358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 837.80 × 358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 300,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,309.41/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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