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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 838.98 and 359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 838.98 and 359.31 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 838.98 = 359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/838.98 = 359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 838.98 × 359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 301,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,453.90/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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