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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,354.38 and 415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,354.38 and 415.88 is: 623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,354.38 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,354.38 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,354.38 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 563,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,252.78/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.59

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