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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.98, 1,355.90 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.98, 1,355.90 and 416.90 is: 625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.98 : 1,355.90 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.98/1,355.90 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.98x = 1,355.90 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.98x = 565,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,265.85/903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.31

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