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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.25, 1,359.92 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.25, 1,359.92 and 419.90 is: 629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.25 : 1,359.92 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.25/1,359.92 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.25x = 1,359.92 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.25x = 571,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,024.66/907.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.41

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