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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.13, 1,359.74 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.13, 1,359.74 and 420.50 is: 630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.13 : 1,359.74 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.13/1,359.74 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.13x = 1,359.74 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.13x = 571,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,770.67/907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.31

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