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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,355.91 and 416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,355.91 and 416.99 is: 625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,355.91 = 416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,355.91 = 416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,355.91 × 416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 565,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,400.91/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.42

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