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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.57, 1,355.85 and 416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.57, 1,355.85 and 416.67 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.57 : 1,355.85 = 416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.57/1,355.85 = 416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.57x = 1,355.85 × 416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.57x = 564,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,942.02/903.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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