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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 833.22 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 833.22 and 439.16 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 833.22 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/833.22 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 833.22 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 365,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,912.73/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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