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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.25, 1,356.93 and 418.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.25, 1,356.93 and 418.62 is: 627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.25 : 1,356.93 = 418.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.25/1,356.93 = 418.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.25x = 1,356.93 × 418.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.25x = 568,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,038.04/905.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.49

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