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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.47, 1,361.30 and 420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.47, 1,361.30 and 420.44 is: 630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.47 : 1,361.30 = 420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.47/1,361.30 = 420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.47x = 1,361.30 × 420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.47x = 572,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,336.06/907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.69

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