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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.74, 1,356.06 and 416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.74, 1,356.06 and 416.77 is: 624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.74 : 1,356.06 = 416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.74/1,356.06 = 416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.74x = 1,356.06 × 416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.74x = 565,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,163.30/904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.67

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