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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 842.85 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 842.85 and 444.83 is: 613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 842.85 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/842.85 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 842.85 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 374,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,920.75/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.65

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