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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.38, 843.84 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.38, 843.84 and 434.60 is: 599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 843.84 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/843.84 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 843.84 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 366,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,731.81/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.84

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