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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.42, 1,357.14 and 417.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.42, 1,357.14 and 417.47 is: 626.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.42 : 1,357.14 = 417.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.42/1,357.14 = 417.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.42x = 1,357.14 × 417.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.42x = 566,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,565.24/904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.44

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