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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 905.04 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 905.04 and 441.18 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 905.04 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/905.04 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 905.04 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 399,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,285.55/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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