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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.05, 1,360.23 and 420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.05, 1,360.23 and 420.10 is: 629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.05 : 1,360.23 = 420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.05/1,360.23 = 420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.05x = 1,360.23 × 420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.05x = 571,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,432.62/907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.99

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