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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.55, 1,355.78 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.55, 1,355.78 and 416.58 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.55 : 1,355.78 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.55/1,355.78 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.55x = 1,355.78 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.55x = 564,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,792.65/904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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