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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.26, 1,356.51 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.26, 1,356.51 and 417.26 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.26 : 1,356.51 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.26/1,356.51 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.26x = 1,356.51 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.26x = 566,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,010.58/904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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