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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 842.26 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 842.26 and 436.01 is: 601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 842.26 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/842.26 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 842.26 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 367,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,234.04/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.07

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