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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.65, 1,354.95 and 416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.65, 1,354.95 and 416.09 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.65 : 1,354.95 = 416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.65/1,354.95 = 416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.65x = 1,354.95 × 416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.65x = 563,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,774.37/903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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