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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 846.83 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 846.83 and 436.64 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 846.83 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/846.83 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 846.83 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 369,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,756.71/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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