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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.80, 1,355.82 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.80, 1,355.82 and 416.96 is: 625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.80 : 1,355.82 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.80/1,355.82 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.80x = 1,355.82 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.80x = 565,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,322.71/903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.50

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