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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.07, 1,358.24 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.07, 1,358.24 and 418.44 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.07 : 1,358.24 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.07/1,358.24 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.07x = 1,358.24 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.07x = 568,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,339.85/905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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