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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,360.53 and 420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,360.53 and 420.01 is: 630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,360.53 = 420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,360.53 = 420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,360.53 × 420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 571,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,432.80/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.01

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