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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.16, 1,506.49 and 418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.16, 1,506.49 and 418.96 is: 628.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.16 : 1,506.49 = 418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.16/1,506.49 = 418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.16x = 1,506.49 × 418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.16x = 631,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,159.05/1,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.54

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