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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 841.78 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 841.78 and 435.66 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 841.78 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/841.78 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 841.78 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 366,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,724.81/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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