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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,356.25 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,356.25 and 417.27 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,356.25 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,356.25 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,356.25 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 565,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,913.57/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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