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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 842.50 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 842.50 and 436.14 is: 601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 842.50 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/842.50 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 842.50 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 367,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,447.95/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.88

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