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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 905.24 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 905.24 and 420.38 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 905.24 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/905.24 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 905.24 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 380,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,544.79/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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