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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,359.32 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,359.32 and 419.18 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,359.32 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,359.32 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,359.32 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 569,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,790.87/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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