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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 908.37 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 908.37 and 442.08 is: 665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 908.37 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/908.37 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 908.37 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 401,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,572.21/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.66

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