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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.49, 1,358.24 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.49, 1,358.24 and 418.55 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.49 : 1,358.24 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.49/1,358.24 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.49x = 1,358.24 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.49x = 568,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,482.47/905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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