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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.62, 1,357.20 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.62, 1,357.20 and 417.66 is: 626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.62 : 1,357.20 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.62/1,357.20 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.62x = 1,357.20 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.62x = 566,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,848.15/904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.61

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