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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.93, 1,356.18 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.93, 1,356.18 and 416.70 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.93 : 1,356.18 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.93/1,356.18 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.93x = 1,356.18 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.93x = 565,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,120.21/903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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