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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,361.06 and 420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,361.06 and 420.24 is: 630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,361.06 = 420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,361.06 = 420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,361.06 × 420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 571,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,971.85/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.56

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