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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 839.45 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 839.45 and 359.70 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 839.45 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/839.45 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 839.45 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 301,948.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,948.37/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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