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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.47, 838.28 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.47, 838.28 and 358.80 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.47 : 838.28 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.47/838.28 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.47x = 838.28 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.47x = 300,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,774.86/607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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