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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.73, 1,355.63 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.73, 1,355.63 and 440.96 is: 661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.73 : 1,355.63 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.73/1,355.63 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.73x = 1,355.63 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.73x = 597,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,772.93/903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.45

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