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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 834.36 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 834.36 and 439.28 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 834.36 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/834.36 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 834.36 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 366,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,517.66/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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