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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,357.62 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,357.62 and 418.84 is: 627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,357.62 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,357.62 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,357.62 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 568,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,625.56/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.43

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