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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.25, 1,354.86 and 416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.25, 1,354.86 and 416.23 is: 624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.25 : 1,354.86 = 416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.25/1,354.86 = 416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.25x = 1,354.86 × 416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.25x = 563,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,933.38/903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.34

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