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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 839.97 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 839.97 and 359.91 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 839.97 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/839.97 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 839.97 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 302,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,313.60/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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