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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.81, 839.45 and 443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.81, 839.45 and 443.09 is: 610.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.81 : 839.45 = 443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.81/839.45 = 443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.81x = 839.45 × 443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.81x = 371,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,945.49/608.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.94

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