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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 840.08 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 840.08 and 442.92 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 840.08 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/840.08 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 840.08 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 372,088.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,088.23/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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