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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,354.94 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,354.94 and 416.88 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,354.94 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,354.94 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,354.94 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 564,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,845.30/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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