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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 840 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 840 and 359.73 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 840 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/840 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 840 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 302,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,173.20/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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