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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,354.36 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,354.36 and 434.80 is: 651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,354.36 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,354.36 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,354.36 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 588,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,875.73/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.69

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