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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.65, 844.99 and 435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.65, 844.99 and 435.87 is: 601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.65 : 844.99 = 435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.65/844.99 = 435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.65x = 844.99 × 435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.65x = 368,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,304.70/612.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.16

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