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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.90, 1,355.68 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.90, 1,355.68 and 416.91 is: 625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.90 : 1,355.68 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.90/1,355.68 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.90x = 1,355.68 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.90x = 565,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,196.55/903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.29

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