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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.03, 842.85 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.03, 842.85 and 433.74 is: 598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.03 : 842.85 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.03/842.85 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.03x = 842.85 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.03x = 365,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,577.76/611.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.30

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