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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.94, 843.54 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.94, 843.54 and 436.34 is: 602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.94 : 843.54 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.94/843.54 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.94x = 843.54 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.94x = 368,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,070.24/610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.47

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