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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 839.76 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 839.76 and 359.75 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 839.76 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/839.76 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 839.76 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 302,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,099.46/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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