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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 841.16 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 841.16 and 443.88 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 841.16 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/841.16 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 841.16 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 373,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,375.21/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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