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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 838.91 and 442.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 838.91 and 442.25 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 838.91 = 442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/838.91 = 442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 838.91 × 442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 371,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,005.74/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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