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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,358.85 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,358.85 and 413.37 is: 619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,358.85 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,358.85 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,358.85 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 561,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,707.82/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.60

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