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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.38, 1,358.53 and 418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.38, 1,358.53 and 418.41 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.38 : 1,358.53 = 418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.38/1,358.53 = 418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.38x = 1,358.53 × 418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.38x = 568,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,417.97/906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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