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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.53, 1,361.70 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.53, 1,361.70 and 420.32 is: 630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.53 : 1,361.70 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.53/1,361.70 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.53x = 1,361.70 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.53x = 572,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,349.74/907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.67

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