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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.20, 849.90 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.20, 849.90 and 442.24 is: 608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.20 : 849.90 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.20/849.90 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.20x = 849.90 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.20x = 375,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,859.78/617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.98

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