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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.34, 1,359.30 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.34, 1,359.30 and 418.92 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.34 : 1,359.30 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.34/1,359.30 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.34x = 1,359.30 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.34x = 569,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,437.96/906.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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