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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.13, 837.70 and 358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.13, 837.70 and 358.46 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.13 : 837.70 = 358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.13/837.70 = 358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.13x = 837.70 × 358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.13x = 300,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,276.86/607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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