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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.34, 1,353.90 and 440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.34, 1,353.90 and 440.74 is: 660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.34 : 1,353.90 = 440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.34/1,353.90 = 440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.34x = 1,353.90 × 440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.34x = 596,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,717.89/903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.57

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