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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 835.57 and 439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 835.57 and 439.57 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 835.57 = 439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/835.57 = 439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 835.57 × 439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 367,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,285.13/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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