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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.13, 904.72 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.13, 904.72 and 295.26 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.13 : 904.72 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.13/904.72 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.13x = 904.72 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.13x = 267,121.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,121.63/603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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