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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.03, 822.15 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.03, 822.15 and 439.05 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.03 : 822.15 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.03/822.15 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.03x = 822.15 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.03x = 360,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,968.04/596.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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