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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.79, 1,358.49 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.79, 1,358.49 and 418.77 is: 628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.79 : 1,358.49 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.79/1,358.49 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.79x = 1,358.49 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.79x = 568,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,894.86/905.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.06

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