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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.72, 1,357.50 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.72, 1,357.50 and 418.64 is: 627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.72 : 1,357.50 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.72/1,357.50 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.72x = 1,357.50 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.72x = 568,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,303.80/905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.46

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