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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.50, 1,353.07 and 440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.50, 1,353.07 and 440.14 is: 659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.50 : 1,353.07 = 440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.50/1,353.07 = 440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.50x = 1,353.07 × 440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.50x = 595,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,540.23/903.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.15

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