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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.46, 1,354.32 and 440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.46, 1,354.32 and 440.98 is: 661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.46 : 1,354.32 = 440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.46/1,354.32 = 440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.46x = 1,354.32 × 440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.46x = 597,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,228.03/903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.05

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