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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,353.31 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,353.31 and 440.30 is: 659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,353.31 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,353.31 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,353.31 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 595,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,864.68/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.39

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