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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 839.93 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 839.93 and 360.02 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 839.93 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/839.93 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 839.93 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 302,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,385.60/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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