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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.51, 1,358.18 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.51, 1,358.18 and 418.56 is: 627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.51 : 1,358.18 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.51/1,358.18 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.51x = 1,358.18 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.51x = 568,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,479.82/905.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.80

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