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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 842.96 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 842.96 and 436.51 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 842.96 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/842.96 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 842.96 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 367,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,954.07/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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