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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,360.56 and 419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,360.56 and 419.70 is: 629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,360.56 = 419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,360.56 = 419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,360.56 × 419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 571,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,027.03/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.86

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