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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.59, 1,357.12 and 417.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.59, 1,357.12 and 417.99 is: 627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.59 : 1,357.12 = 417.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.59/1,357.12 = 417.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.59x = 1,357.12 × 417.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.59x = 567,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,262.59/904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.09

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