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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.89, 838.70 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.89, 838.70 and 359.12 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.89 : 838.70 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.89/838.70 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.89x = 838.70 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.89x = 301,192.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,192.89/607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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