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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,356.64 and 417.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,356.64 and 417.21 is: 625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,356.64 = 417.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,356.64 = 417.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,356.64 × 417.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 566,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,002.73/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.58

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