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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 839.67 and 359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 839.67 and 359.81 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 839.67 = 359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/839.67 = 359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 839.67 × 359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 302,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,117.46/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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