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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,358.96 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,358.96 and 418.95 is: 628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,358.96 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,358.96 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,358.96 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 569,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,334.20/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.07

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