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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.06, 846.16 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.06, 846.16 and 436.28 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.06 : 846.16 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.06/846.16 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.06x = 846.16 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.06x = 369,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,157.36/613.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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