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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.73, 1,356.15 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.73, 1,356.15 and 418.10 is: 626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.73 : 1,356.15 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.73/1,356.15 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.73x = 1,356.15 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.73x = 567,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,006.32/904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.71

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