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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.82, 835.57 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.82, 835.57 and 440.58 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.82 : 835.57 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.82/835.57 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.82x = 835.57 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.82x = 368,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,135.43/605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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