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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.64, 841.40 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.64, 841.40 and 444.61 is: 613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.64 : 841.40 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.64/841.40 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.64x = 841.40 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.64x = 374,094.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,094.85/609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.63

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