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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 901.81 and 464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 901.81 and 464.18 is: 694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 901.81 = 464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/901.81 = 464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 901.81 × 464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 418,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,602.00/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.17

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