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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.16, 1,360.14 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.16, 1,360.14 and 419.32 is: 629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.16 : 1,360.14 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.16/1,360.14 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.16x = 1,360.14 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.16x = 570,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,333.90/906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.40

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