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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.43, 1,355.60 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.43, 1,355.60 and 411.21 is: 616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.43 : 1,355.60 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.43/1,355.60 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.43x = 1,355.60 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.43x = 557,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,437.30/904.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.34

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