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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 906.03 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 906.03 and 442.02 is: 663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 906.03 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/906.03 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 906.03 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 400,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,483.38/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.03

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