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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,356.74 and 417.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,356.74 and 417.17 is: 625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,356.74 = 417.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,356.74 = 417.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,356.74 × 417.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 565,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,982.36/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.99

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