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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.94, 1,356.38 and 416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.94, 1,356.38 and 416.98 is: 625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.94 : 1,356.38 = 416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.94/1,356.38 = 416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.94x = 1,356.38 × 416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.94x = 565,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,583.33/904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.00

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