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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,360.38 and 419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,360.38 and 419.84 is: 630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,360.38 = 419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,360.38 = 419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,360.38 × 419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 571,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,141.94/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.01

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