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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 903.32 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 903.32 and 418.55 is: 626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 903.32 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/903.32 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 903.32 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 378,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,084.63/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.40

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