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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 839.90 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 839.90 and 359.94 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 839.90 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/839.90 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 839.90 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 302,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,317.66/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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