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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.72, 1,355.22 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.72, 1,355.22 and 416.64 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.72 : 1,355.22 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.72/1,355.22 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.72x = 1,355.22 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.72x = 564,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,638.86/903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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