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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.27, 1,358.33 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.27, 1,358.33 and 418.65 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.27 : 1,358.33 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.27/1,358.33 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.27x = 1,358.33 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.27x = 568,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,662.76/906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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