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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.06, 844.37 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.06, 844.37 and 436.10 is: 602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 844.37 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/844.37 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 844.37 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 368,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,229.76/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.61

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