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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 834.42 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 834.42 and 439.38 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 834.42 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/834.42 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 834.42 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 366,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,627.46/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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