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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.04, 1,360.62 and 420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.04, 1,360.62 and 420.02 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.04 : 1,360.62 = 420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.04/1,360.62 = 420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.04x = 1,360.62 × 420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.04x = 571,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,487.61/907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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