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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 839.84 and 442.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 839.84 and 442.61 is: 610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 839.84 = 442.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/839.84 = 442.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 839.84 × 442.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 371,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,715.17/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.61

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