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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.49, 1,358.68 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.49, 1,358.68 and 418.52 is: 627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.49 : 1,358.68 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.49/1,358.68 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.49x = 1,358.68 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.49x = 568,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,634.75/906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.29

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