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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,356.86 and 417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,356.86 and 417.68 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,356.86 = 417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,356.86 = 417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,356.86 × 417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 566,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,732.63/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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