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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.97, 839.01 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.97, 839.01 and 359.51 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 839.01 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/839.01 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 839.01 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 301,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,628.29/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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