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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 835.48 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 835.48 and 439.82 is: 606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 835.48 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/835.48 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 835.48 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 367,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,460.81/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.91

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