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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.47, 840.78 and 443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.47, 840.78 and 443.33 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.47 : 840.78 = 443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.47/840.78 = 443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.47x = 840.78 × 443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.47x = 372,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,738.79/609.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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