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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,359.24 and 418.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,359.24 and 418.90 is: 628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,359.24 = 418.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,359.24 = 418.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,359.24 × 418.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 569,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,385.64/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.25

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