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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.90, 1,359.65 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.90, 1,359.65 and 419.22 is: 629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.90 : 1,359.65 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.90/1,359.65 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.90x = 1,359.65 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.90x = 569,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,993.52/905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.20

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