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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.16, 1,361.21 and 420.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.16, 1,361.21 and 420.21 is: 630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.16 : 1,361.21 = 420.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.16/1,361.21 = 420.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.16x = 1,361.21 × 420.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.16x = 571,991.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,991.95/907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.53

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