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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.19, 1,356.08 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.19, 1,356.08 and 416.78 is: 625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.19 : 1,356.08 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.19/1,356.08 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.19x = 1,356.08 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.19x = 565,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,178.16/904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.06

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