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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.31, 1,360.49 and 420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.31, 1,360.49 and 420.70 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.31 : 1,360.49 = 420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.31/1,360.49 = 420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.31x = 1,360.49 × 420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.31x = 572,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,358.14/907.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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