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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.53, 1,357.28 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.53, 1,357.28 and 417.52 is: 626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.53 : 1,357.28 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.53/1,357.28 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.53x = 1,357.28 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.53x = 566,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,692.72/904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.50

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