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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.17, 1,355.06 and 440.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.17, 1,355.06 and 440.87 is: 661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.17 : 1,355.06 = 440.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.17/1,355.06 = 440.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.17x = 1,355.06 × 440.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.17x = 597,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,399.63/903.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.45

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