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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.65, 835.88 and 440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.65, 835.88 and 440.03 is: 607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.65 : 835.88 = 440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.65/835.88 = 440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.65x = 835.88 × 440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.65x = 367,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,815.26/605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.30

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