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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,355.76 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,355.76 and 415.82 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,355.76 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,355.76 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,355.76 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 563,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,745.34/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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