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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.34, 1,360.32 and 420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.34, 1,360.32 and 420.34 is: 630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.34 : 1,360.32 = 420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.34/1,360.32 = 420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.34x = 1,360.32 × 420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.34x = 571,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,796.91/906.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.89

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