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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.47, 839.64 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.47, 839.64 and 359.80 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.47 : 839.64 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.47/839.64 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.47x = 839.64 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.47x = 302,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,102.47/608.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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