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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.69, 838.65 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.69, 838.65 and 359.03 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.69 : 838.65 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.69/838.65 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.69x = 838.65 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.69x = 301,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,103.95/607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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