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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.00, 829.32 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.00, 829.32 and 443.72 is: 612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.00 : 829.32 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.00/829.32 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.00x = 829.32 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.00x = 367,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,986.98/601.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.29

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