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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.49, 1,355.69 and 416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.49, 1,355.69 and 416.51 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.49 : 1,355.69 = 416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.49/1,355.69 = 416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.49x = 1,355.69 × 416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.49x = 564,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,658.44/904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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