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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 617.10 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 617.10 and 433.01 is: 600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 617.10 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/617.10 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 617.10 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 267,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,208.31/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.62

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