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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 612.60 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 612.60 and 434.18 is: 598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 612.60 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/612.60 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 612.60 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 265,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,978.67/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.70

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