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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,359.99 and 419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,359.99 and 419.47 is: 628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,359.99 = 419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,359.99 = 419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,359.99 × 419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 570,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,475.01/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.64

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