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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.37, 1,355.10 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.37, 1,355.10 and 416.76 is: 625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.37 : 1,355.10 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.37/1,355.10 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.37x = 1,355.10 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.37x = 564,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,751.48/903.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.16

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