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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.82, 1,360.68 and 419.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.82, 1,360.68 and 419.98 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.82 : 1,360.68 = 419.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.82/1,360.68 = 419.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.82x = 1,360.68 × 419.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.82x = 571,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,458.39/906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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