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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,354.23 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,354.23 and 440.73 is: 660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,354.23 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,354.23 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,354.23 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 596,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,849.79/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.61

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