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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.95, 830.25 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.95, 830.25 and 436.44 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.95 : 830.25 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.95/830.25 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.95x = 830.25 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.95x = 362,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,354.31/601.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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