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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,358.44 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,358.44 and 419.16 is: 627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,358.44 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,358.44 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,358.44 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 569,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,403.71/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.98

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