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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.60, 842.88 and 436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.60, 842.88 and 436.18 is: 602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.60 : 842.88 = 436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.60/842.88 = 436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.60x = 842.88 × 436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.60x = 367,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,647.40/610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.11

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