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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.05, 1,355.03 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.05, 1,355.03 and 415.53 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.05 : 1,355.03 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.05/1,355.03 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.05x = 1,355.03 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.05x = 563,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,055.10/903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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