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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.92, 846.81 and 436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.92, 846.81 and 436.86 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.92 : 846.81 = 436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.92/846.81 = 436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.92x = 846.81 × 436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.92x = 369,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,937.42/613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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