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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 834.52 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 834.52 and 439 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 834.52 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/834.52 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 834.52 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 366,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,354.28/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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