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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.35, 842.78 and 436.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.35, 842.78 and 436.39 is: 601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.35 : 842.78 = 436.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.35/842.78 = 436.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.35x = 842.78 × 436.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.35x = 367,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,776.48/611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.58

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