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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.76, 838.80 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.76, 838.80 and 442.72 is: 611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.76 : 838.80 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.76/838.80 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.76x = 838.80 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.76x = 371,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,353.54/607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.02

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