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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 842.27 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 842.27 and 436.01 is: 601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 842.27 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/842.27 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 842.27 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 367,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,231.75/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.47

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