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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.07, 1,357.73 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.07, 1,357.73 and 418.23 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.07 : 1,357.73 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.07/1,357.73 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.07x = 1,357.73 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.07x = 567,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,841.33/905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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