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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.58, 839.77 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.58, 839.77 and 359.91 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.58 : 839.77 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.58/839.77 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.58x = 839.77 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.58x = 302,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,241.62/608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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