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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.48, 840.93 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.48, 840.93 and 360.70 is: 497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.48 : 840.93 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.48/840.93 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.48x = 840.93 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.48x = 303,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,323.45/609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.68

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