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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.09, 1,360.40 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.09, 1,360.40 and 438.10 is: 657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.09 : 1,360.40 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.09/1,360.40 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.09x = 1,360.40 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.09x = 595,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,988.93/907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.04

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