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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,360.20 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,360.20 and 420.48 is: 630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,360.20 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,360.20 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,360.20 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 571,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,936.90/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.36

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