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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.48, 1,357.18 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.48, 1,357.18 and 417.50 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.48 : 1,357.18 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.48/1,357.18 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.48x = 1,357.18 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.48x = 566,622.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,622.65/905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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