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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.00, 1,357.67 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.00, 1,357.67 and 418.10 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.00 : 1,357.67 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.00/1,357.67 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.00x = 1,357.67 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.00x = 567,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,636.08/905.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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