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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.42, 1,355.49 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.42, 1,355.49 and 441.18 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.42 : 1,355.49 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.42/1,355.49 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.42x = 1,355.49 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.42x = 598,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,015.08/903.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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