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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.57, 1,357.49 and 417.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.57, 1,357.49 and 417.94 is: 627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.57 : 1,357.49 = 417.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.57/1,357.49 = 417.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.57x = 1,357.49 × 417.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.57x = 567,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,349.37/904.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.20

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