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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 844.32 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/844.32 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 844.32 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 369,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,609.52/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.41

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