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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.82, 830.45 and 444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.82, 830.45 and 444.54 is: 613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.82 : 830.45 = 444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.82/830.45 = 444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.82x = 830.45 × 444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.82x = 369,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,166.02/601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.42

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