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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.98, 1,356.24 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.98, 1,356.24 and 416.97 is: 624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.98 : 1,356.24 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.98/1,356.24 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.98x = 1,356.24 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.98x = 565,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,511.39/904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.89

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