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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,355.68 and 417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904, 1,355.68 and 417.44 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904 : 1,355.68 = 417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904/1,355.68 = 417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904x = 1,355.68 × 417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904x = 565,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,915.06/904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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