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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,356.02 and 417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,356.02 and 417.01 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,356.02 = 417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,356.02 = 417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,356.02 × 417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 565,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,473.90/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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