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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.51, 1,359.68 and 419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.51, 1,359.68 and 419.55 is: 629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.51 : 1,359.68 = 419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.51/1,359.68 = 419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.51x = 1,359.68 × 419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.51x = 570,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,451.65/906.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.28

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