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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.97, 839.07 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.97, 839.07 and 359.28 is: 495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 839.07 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/839.07 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 839.07 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 301,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,461.07/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.85

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