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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.40, 840.06 and 443.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.40, 840.06 and 443.35 is: 611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.40 : 840.06 = 443.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.40/840.06 = 443.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.40x = 840.06 × 443.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.40x = 372,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,440.60/609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.16

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