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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.21, 1,360.86 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.21, 1,360.86 and 445.20 is: 667.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.21 : 1,360.86 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.21/1,360.86 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.21x = 1,360.86 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.21x = 605,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,852.65/907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.82

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