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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.91, 839.16 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.91, 839.16 and 440.24 is: 607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.91 : 839.16 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.91/839.16 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.91x = 839.16 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.91x = 369,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,427.60/607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.71

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