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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.94, 1,354.88 and 415.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.94, 1,354.88 and 415.98 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.94 : 1,354.88 = 415.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.94/1,354.88 = 415.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.94x = 1,354.88 × 415.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.94x = 563,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,604.02/903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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