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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.65, 846.37 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.65, 846.37 and 436.87 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.65 : 846.37 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.65/846.37 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.65x = 846.37 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.65x = 369,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,753.66/613.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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