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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.57, 839.52 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.57, 839.52 and 359.46 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.57 : 839.52 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.57/839.52 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.57x = 839.52 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.57x = 301,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,772.68/608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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