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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 834.54 and 439.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 834.54 and 439.35 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 834.54 = 439.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/834.54 = 439.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 834.54 × 439.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 366,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,655.15/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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