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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,356.80 and 417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,356.80 and 417.44 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,356.80 = 417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,356.80 = 417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,356.80 × 417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 566,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,382.59/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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