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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 906.17 and 421.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 906.17 and 421.59 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 906.17 = 421.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/906.17 = 421.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 906.17 × 421.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 382,030.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,030.10/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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