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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.65, 1,359.45 and 419.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.65, 1,359.45 and 419.09 is: 628.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.65 : 1,359.45 = 419.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.65/1,359.45 = 419.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.65x = 1,359.45 × 419.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.65x = 569,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,725.10/906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.39

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