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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.72, 1,355.16 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.72, 1,355.16 and 441.52 is: 662.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.72 : 1,355.16 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.72/1,355.16 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.72x = 1,355.16 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.72x = 598,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,330.24/903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.07

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