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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,361.38 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,361.38 and 420.26 is: 630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,361.38 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,361.38 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,361.38 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 572,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,133.56/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.60

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