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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,357.94 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,357.94 and 418.02 is: 626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,357.94 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,357.94 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,357.94 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 567,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,643.99/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.55

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