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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.61, 1,356.10 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.61, 1,356.10 and 417.26 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.61 : 1,356.10 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.61/1,356.10 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.61x = 1,356.10 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.61x = 565,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,846.29/904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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