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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.49, 1,356.90 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.49, 1,356.90 and 404.56 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.49 : 1,356.90 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.49/1,356.90 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.49x = 1,356.90 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.49x = 548,942.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,942.29/905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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