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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.74, 1,355.30 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.74, 1,355.30 and 417.12 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.74 : 1,355.30 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.74/1,355.30 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.74x = 1,355.30 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.74x = 565,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,322.74/904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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