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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 839.72 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 839.72 and 359.82 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 839.72 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/839.72 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 839.72 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 302,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,146.25/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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