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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 838.35 and 441.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.50, 838.35 and 441.65 is: 609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 838.35 = 441.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/838.35 = 441.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 838.35 × 441.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 370,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,259.37/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.48

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