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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.63, 1,361.75 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.63, 1,361.75 and 421.02 is: 631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.63 : 1,361.75 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.63/1,361.75 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.63x = 1,361.75 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.63x = 573,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,321.88/907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.67

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