Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 844.32 and 437.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 611.52, 844.32 and 437.76 is: 604.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611.52 : 844.32 = 437.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611.52/844.32 = 437.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611.52x = 844.32 × 437.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611.52x = 369,609.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,609.52/611.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604.41
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