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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.99, 839.31 and 359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.99, 839.31 and 359.23 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.99 : 839.31 = 359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.99/839.31 = 359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.99x = 839.31 × 359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.99x = 301,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,505.33/607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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