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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.63, 1,356.87 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.63, 1,356.87 and 417.68 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.63 : 1,356.87 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.63/1,356.87 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.63x = 1,356.87 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.63x = 566,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,740.85/904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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