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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.42, 839.84 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.42, 839.84 and 359.75 is: 496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.42 : 839.84 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.42/839.84 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.42x = 839.84 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.42x = 302,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,132.44/608.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.59

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