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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 838.22 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 838.22 and 441.86 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 838.22 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/838.22 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 838.22 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 370,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,375.89/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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