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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 838.17 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 838.17 and 358.70 is: 494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 838.17 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/838.17 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 838.17 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 300,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,647.39/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.91

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