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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.18, 1,358.49 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.18, 1,358.49 and 418.98 is: 628.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.18 : 1,358.49 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.18/1,358.49 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.18x = 1,358.49 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.18x = 569,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,180.14/906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.11

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