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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.96, 1,359.22 and 419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.96, 1,359.22 and 419.42 is: 629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.96 : 1,359.22 = 419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.96/1,359.22 = 419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.96x = 1,359.22 × 419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.96x = 570,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,084.05/905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.26

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