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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.50, 843.88 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.50, 843.88 and 437.14 is: 603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.50 : 843.88 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.50/843.88 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.50x = 843.88 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.50x = 368,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,893.70/611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.26

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