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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 903.59 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 903.59 and 444.56 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 903.59 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/903.59 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 903.59 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 401,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,694.90/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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