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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.47, 1,360.40 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.47, 1,360.40 and 419.85 is: 629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.47 : 1,360.40 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.47/1,360.40 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.47x = 1,360.40 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.47x = 571,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,161.84/907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.40

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