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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.99, 906.45 and 442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.99, 906.45 and 442.10 is: 663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.99 : 906.45 = 442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.99/906.45 = 442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.99x = 906.45 × 442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.99x = 400,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,741.55/603.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.49

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