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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,359.45 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,359.45 and 418.82 is: 628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,359.45 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,359.45 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,359.45 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 569,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,358.05/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.41

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