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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,354.59 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,354.59 and 416.88 is: 624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,354.59 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,354.59 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,354.59 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 564,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,701.48/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.51

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