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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,356.04 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,356.04 and 416.75 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,356.04 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,356.04 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,356.04 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 565,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,123.41/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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