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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,358.05 and 418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,358.05 and 418.45 is: 627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,358.05 = 418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,358.05 = 418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,358.05 × 418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 568,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,276.02/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.46

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