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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,356.06 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,356.06 and 416.70 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,356.06 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,356.06 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,356.06 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 565,070.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,070.20/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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