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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.34, 843.60 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.34, 843.60 and 436.96 is: 602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.34 : 843.60 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.34/843.60 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.34x = 843.60 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.34x = 368,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,619.46/611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.97

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