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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.64, 830.67 and 444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.64, 830.67 and 444.29 is: 613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.64 : 830.67 = 444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.64/830.67 = 444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.64x = 830.67 × 444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.64x = 369,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,058.37/601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.42

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