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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 903.42 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 903.42 and 419.85 is: 628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 903.42 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/903.42 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 903.42 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 379,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,300.89/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.27

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