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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.45, 1,358.46 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.45, 1,358.46 and 418.82 is: 628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.45 : 1,358.46 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.45/1,358.46 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.45x = 1,358.46 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.45x = 568,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,943.42/905.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.36

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