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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 842.40 and 436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 842.40 and 436.02 is: 601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 842.40 = 436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/842.40 = 436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 842.40 × 436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 367,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,303.25/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.70

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