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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.53, 905.22 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.53, 905.22 and 409.77 is: 614.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.53 : 905.22 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.53/905.22 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.53x = 905.22 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.53x = 370,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,929.95/603.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.61

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