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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.66, 839.92 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.66, 839.92 and 359.99 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.66 : 839.92 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.66/839.92 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.66x = 839.92 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.66x = 302,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,362.80/608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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