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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.41, 1,356 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.41, 1,356 and 417.20 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.41 : 1,356 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.41/1,356 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.41x = 1,356 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.41x = 565,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,716.42/904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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