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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,355.23 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,355.23 and 416.17 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,355.23 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,355.23 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,355.23 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 564,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,008.28/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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