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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.51, 1,355.88 and 417.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.51, 1,355.88 and 417.83 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.51 : 1,355.88 = 417.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.51/1,355.88 = 417.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.51x = 1,355.88 × 417.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.51x = 566,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,527.34/904.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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