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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 844.22 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 844.22 and 437.60 is: 603.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 844.22 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/844.22 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 844.22 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 369,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,430.67/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.88

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