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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,359.33 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,359.33 and 419.32 is: 628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,359.33 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,359.33 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,359.33 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 569,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,994.26/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.92

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