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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.22, 1,360.62 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.22, 1,360.62 and 420 is: 629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.22 : 1,360.62 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.22/1,360.62 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.22x = 1,360.62 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.22x = 571,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,460.40/907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.91

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