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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.28, 1,357.44 and 417.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.28, 1,357.44 and 417.91 is: 626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.28 : 1,357.44 = 417.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.28/1,357.44 = 417.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.28x = 1,357.44 × 417.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.28x = 567,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,287.75/905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.64

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