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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 843.70 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 843.70 and 434.61 is: 599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 843.70 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/843.70 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 843.70 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 366,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,681.43/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.47

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