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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.86, 1,357.98 and 418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.86, 1,357.98 and 418.51 is: 627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.86 : 1,357.98 = 418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.86/1,357.98 = 418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.86x = 1,357.98 × 418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.86x = 568,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,328.21/905.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.39

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