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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,360.71 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,360.71 and 419.94 is: 630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,360.71 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,360.71 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,360.71 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 571,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,416.56/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.31

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