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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.70, 1,357.09 and 410.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.70, 1,357.09 and 410.91 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.70 : 1,357.09 = 410.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.70/1,357.09 = 410.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.70x = 1,357.09 × 410.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.70x = 557,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,639.80/904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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