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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,354.84 and 416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,354.84 and 416.29 is: 624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,354.84 = 416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,354.84 = 416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,354.84 × 416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 564,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,008.82/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.43

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