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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.27, 1,358.88 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.27, 1,358.88 and 418.84 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.27 : 1,358.88 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.27/1,358.88 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.27x = 1,358.88 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.27x = 569,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,153.30/907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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