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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.28, 1,355.94 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.28, 1,355.94 and 416.91 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.28 : 1,355.94 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.28/1,355.94 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.28x = 1,355.94 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.28x = 565,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,304.95/904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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