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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,358.30 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,358.30 and 418.27 is: 626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,358.30 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,358.30 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,358.30 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 568,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,132.22/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.92

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