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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.65, 842.64 and 445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.65, 842.64 and 445.01 is: 615.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.65 : 842.64 = 445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.65/842.64 = 445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.65x = 842.64 × 445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.65x = 374,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,979.01/609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.08

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