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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.03, 902.96 and 485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.03, 902.96 and 485.27 is: 726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.03 : 902.96 = 485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.03/902.96 = 485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.03x = 902.96 × 485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.03x = 438,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,184.45/603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.64

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