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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.12, 1,359.50 and 419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.12, 1,359.50 and 419.54 is: 629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.12 : 1,359.50 = 419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.12/1,359.50 = 419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.12x = 1,359.50 × 419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.12x = 570,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,355.73/906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.45

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