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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.38, 1,356.08 and 416.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.38, 1,356.08 and 416.41 is: 625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.38 : 1,356.08 = 416.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.38/1,356.08 = 416.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.38x = 1,356.08 × 416.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.38x = 564,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,679.80/903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.08

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