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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.22, 1,355.72 and 417.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.22, 1,355.72 and 417.00 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.22 : 1,355.72 = 417.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.22/1,355.72 = 417.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.22x = 1,355.72 × 417.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.22x = 565,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,340.58/904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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