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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.53, 1,359.32 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.53, 1,359.32 and 419.16 is: 628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.53 : 1,359.32 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.53/1,359.32 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.53x = 1,359.32 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.53x = 569,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,770.48/906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.52

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