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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 903.25 and 430.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 903.25 and 430.19 is: 642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 903.25 = 430.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/903.25 = 430.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 903.25 × 430.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 388,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,563.53/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.82

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