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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.40, 841.44 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.40, 841.44 and 444.35 is: 612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.40 : 841.44 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.40/841.44 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.40x = 841.44 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.40x = 373,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,893.86/610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.54

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