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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 839 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 839 and 359.28 is: 495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 839 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/839 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 839 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 301,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,435.92/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.82

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