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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 909.56 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 909.56 and 444.24 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 909.56 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/909.56 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 909.56 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 404,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,062.93/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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