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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.53, 1,360.06 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.53, 1,360.06 and 419.85 is: 629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.53 : 1,360.06 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.53/1,360.06 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.53x = 1,360.06 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.53x = 571,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,020.14/906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.90

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