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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905, 1,356.96 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905, 1,356.96 and 418.37 is: 627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905 : 1,356.96 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905/1,356.96 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905x = 1,356.96 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905x = 567,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,711.36/905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.31

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