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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 838.60 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 838.60 and 359.02 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 838.60 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/838.60 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 838.60 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 301,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,071.63/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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