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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.14, 1,359.21 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.14, 1,359.21 and 419.13 is: 628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.14 : 1,359.21 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.14/1,359.21 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.14x = 1,359.21 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.14x = 569,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,685.69/906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.70

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