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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.74, 1,356.30 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.74, 1,356.30 and 416.84 is: 625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.74 : 1,356.30 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.74/1,356.30 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.74x = 1,356.30 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.74x = 565,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,353.31/903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.57

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