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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.15, 1,356.06 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.15, 1,356.06 and 417.16 is: 625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.15 : 1,356.06 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.15/1,356.06 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.15x = 1,356.06 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.15x = 565,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,687.21/904.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.66

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