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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.57, 840.11 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.57, 840.11 and 443.52 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.57 : 840.11 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.57/840.11 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.57x = 840.11 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.57x = 372,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,603.37/609.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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