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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.89, 1,357.24 and 417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.89, 1,357.24 and 417.81 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.89 : 1,357.24 = 417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.89/1,357.24 = 417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.89x = 1,357.24 × 417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.89x = 567,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,068.44/904.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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