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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,358.80 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,358.80 and 419.20 is: 628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,358.80 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,358.80 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,358.80 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 569,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,608.96/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.37

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