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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 834.71 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 834.71 and 439.56 is: 606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 834.71 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/834.71 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 834.71 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 366,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,902.93/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.65

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