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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.84, 844.29 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.84, 844.29 and 437.46 is: 603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.84 : 844.29 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.84/844.29 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.84x = 844.29 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.84x = 369,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,343.10/611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.66

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