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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 903.96 and 458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 903.96 and 458.51 is: 687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 903.96 = 458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/903.96 = 458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 903.96 × 458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 414,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,470.18/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.24

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