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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 843 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 843 and 436.70 is: 601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 843 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/843 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 843 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 368,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,138.10/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.87

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