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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.59, 838.53 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.59, 838.53 and 359.01 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.59 : 838.53 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.59/838.53 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.59x = 838.53 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.59x = 301,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,040.66/607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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