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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.53, 1,358.70 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.53, 1,358.70 and 418.32 is: 627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.53 : 1,358.70 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.53/1,358.70 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.53x = 1,358.70 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.53x = 568,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,371.38/905.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.67

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