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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.78, 1,354.40 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.78, 1,354.40 and 416.17 is: 624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.78 : 1,354.40 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.78/1,354.40 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.78x = 1,354.40 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.78x = 563,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,664.36/902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.36

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