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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.35, 833.88 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.35, 833.88 and 439.12 is: 604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.35 : 833.88 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.35/833.88 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.35x = 833.88 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.35x = 366,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,173.39/605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.90

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