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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 838.21 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 838.21 and 358.74 is: 494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 838.21 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/838.21 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 838.21 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 300,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,699.46/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.99

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