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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.12, 1,357.64 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.12, 1,357.64 and 418.15 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.12 : 1,357.64 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.12/1,357.64 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.12x = 1,357.64 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.12x = 567,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,697.17/905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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