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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.96, 1,359.36 and 418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.96, 1,359.36 and 418.96 is: 627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.96 : 1,359.36 = 418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.96/1,359.36 = 418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.96x = 1,359.36 × 418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.96x = 569,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,517.47/906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.94

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