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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 840.29 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 840.29 and 443.34 is: 611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 840.29 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/840.29 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 840.29 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 372,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,531.95/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.73

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