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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,356.87 and 417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,356.87 and 417.89 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,356.87 = 417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,356.87 = 417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,356.87 × 417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 567,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,022.40/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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