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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.49, 838.29 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.49, 838.29 and 358.79 is: 495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.49 : 838.29 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.49/838.29 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.49x = 838.29 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.49x = 300,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,770.07/607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.10

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