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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.12, 1,355.04 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.12, 1,355.04 and 440.88 is: 661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.12 : 1,355.04 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.12/1,355.04 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.12x = 1,355.04 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.12x = 597,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,410.04/903.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.50

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