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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 840.57 and 443.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 840.57 and 443.51 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 840.57 = 443.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/840.57 = 443.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 840.57 × 443.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 372,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,798.49/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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