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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.10, 904.01 and 438.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.10, 904.01 and 438.15 is: 656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.10 : 904.01 = 438.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.10/904.01 = 438.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.10x = 904.01 × 438.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.10x = 396,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,091.98/603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.76

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