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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.98, 840.46 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.98, 840.46 and 356.96 is: 492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.98 : 840.46 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.98/840.46 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.98x = 840.46 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.98x = 300,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,010.60/608.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.64

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