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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 911.10 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 911.10 and 421.10 is: 631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 911.10 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/911.10 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 911.10 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 383,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,664.21/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.65

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