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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 843.62 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 843.62 and 436.86 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 843.62 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/843.62 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 843.62 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 368,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,541.65/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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