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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.11, 1,353.40 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.11, 1,353.40 and 439.97 is: 659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.11 : 1,353.40 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.11/1,353.40 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.11x = 1,353.40 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.11x = 595,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,447.53/903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.33

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