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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.34, 1,358.08 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.34, 1,358.08 and 418.52 is: 627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.34 : 1,358.08 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.34/1,358.08 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.34x = 1,358.08 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.34x = 568,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,383.64/905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.81

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