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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 842.01 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 842.01 and 433.50 is: 597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 842.01 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/842.01 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 842.01 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 365,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,011.34/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.77

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