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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.09, 829.27 and 444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.09, 829.27 and 444.10 is: 612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.09 : 829.27 = 444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.09/829.27 = 444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.09x = 829.27 × 444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.09x = 368,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,278.81/601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.68

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