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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 839.08 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 839.08 and 359.46 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 839.08 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/839.08 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 839.08 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 301,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,615.70/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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