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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,355.05 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,355.05 and 440.79 is: 661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,355.05 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,355.05 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,355.05 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 597,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,292.49/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.10

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