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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 835.65 and 439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 835.65 and 439.57 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 835.65 = 439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/835.65 = 439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 835.65 × 439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 367,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,320.29/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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