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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,353.76 and 415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,353.76 and 415.90 is: 623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,353.76 = 415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,353.76 = 415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,353.76 × 415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 563,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,028.78/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.43

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