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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.91, 1,355.99 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.91, 1,355.99 and 441.32 is: 662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.91 : 1,355.99 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.91/1,355.99 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.91x = 1,355.99 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.91x = 598,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,419.00/903.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.03

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