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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,356.68 and 417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,356.68 and 417.59 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,356.68 = 417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,356.68 = 417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,356.68 × 417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 566,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,529.22/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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