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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.91, 1,359.55 and 419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.91, 1,359.55 and 419.31 is: 629.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.91 : 1,359.55 = 419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.91/1,359.55 = 419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.91x = 1,359.55 × 419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.91x = 570,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,066.11/905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.27

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