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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 839.12 and 359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 839.12 and 359.47 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 839.12 = 359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/839.12 = 359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 839.12 × 359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 301,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,638.47/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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