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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.21, 902.72 and 418.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.21, 902.72 and 418.31 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.21 : 902.72 = 418.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.21/902.72 = 418.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.21x = 902.72 × 418.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.21x = 377,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,616.80/603.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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