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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 835.69 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 835.69 and 440.02 is: 607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 835.69 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/835.69 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 835.69 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 367,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,716.14/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.72

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