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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.87, 1,355.58 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.87, 1,355.58 and 416.43 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.87 : 1,355.58 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.87/1,355.58 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.87x = 1,355.58 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.87x = 564,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,504.18/903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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