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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 840.78 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 840.78 and 444.12 is: 611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 840.78 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/840.78 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 840.78 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 373,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,407.21/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.76

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