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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,359.80 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,359.80 and 419.27 is: 628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,359.80 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,359.80 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,359.80 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 570,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,123.35/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.42

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