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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.65, 838.45 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.65, 838.45 and 359.18 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.65 : 838.45 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.65/838.45 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.65x = 838.45 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.65x = 301,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,157.02/607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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