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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.36, 904.56 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.36, 904.56 and 430.02 is: 644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.36 : 904.56 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.36/904.56 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.36x = 904.56 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.36x = 388,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,978.89/603.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.69

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