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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.44, 1,355.20 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.44, 1,355.20 and 416.40 is: 624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.44 : 1,355.20 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.44/1,355.20 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.44x = 1,355.20 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.44x = 564,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,305.28/903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.62

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