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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.19, 1,358.57 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.19, 1,358.57 and 419.58 is: 629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.19 : 1,358.57 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.19/1,358.57 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.19x = 1,358.57 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.19x = 570,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,029.85/906.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.04

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