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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.83, 838.92 and 359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.83, 838.92 and 359.14 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.83 : 838.92 = 359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.83/838.92 = 359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.83x = 838.92 × 359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.83x = 301,288.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,288.98/607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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