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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,356.30 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,356.30 and 441.90 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,356.30 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,356.30 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,356.30 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 599,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,348.97/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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