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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 843.36 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 843.36 and 434.28 is: 598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 843.36 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/843.36 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 843.36 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 366,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,254.38/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.81

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