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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,355.68 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,355.68 and 416.50 is: 624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,355.68 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,355.68 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,355.68 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 564,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,640.72/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.27

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