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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.34, 1,357.81 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.34, 1,357.81 and 417.92 is: 626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.34 : 1,357.81 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.34/1,357.81 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.34x = 1,357.81 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.34x = 567,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,453.87/905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.79

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