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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 842.63 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 842.63 and 433.72 is: 598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 842.63 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/842.63 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 842.63 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 365,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,462.29/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.63

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