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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,359.87 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,359.87 and 419.50 is: 629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,359.87 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,359.87 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,359.87 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 570,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,465.47/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.15

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