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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.09, 1,359.37 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.09, 1,359.37 and 419.49 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.09 : 1,359.37 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.09/1,359.37 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.09x = 1,359.37 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.09x = 570,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,242.12/906.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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