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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.68, 1,355.49 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.68, 1,355.49 and 416.73 is: 625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.68 : 1,355.49 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.68/1,355.49 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.68x = 1,355.49 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.68x = 564,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,866.57/903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.08

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