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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.78, 1,356.06 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.78, 1,356.06 and 441.42 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.78 : 1,356.06 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.78/1,356.06 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.78x = 1,356.06 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.78x = 598,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,592.01/903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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