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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,355.91 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,355.91 and 417.33 is: 625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,355.91 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,355.91 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,355.91 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 565,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,861.92/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.79

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