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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.57, 841.55 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.57, 841.55 and 444.15 is: 613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.57 : 841.55 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.57/841.55 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.57x = 841.55 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.57x = 373,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,772.21/609.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.17

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