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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.59, 829.96 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.59, 829.96 and 444.60 is: 613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.59 : 829.96 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.59/829.96 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.59x = 829.96 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.59x = 369,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,000.22/601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.37

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