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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,359.90 and 420.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,359.90 and 420.36 is: 630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,359.90 = 420.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,359.90 = 420.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,359.90 × 420.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 571,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,647.56/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.21

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