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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,362 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,362 and 420.48 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,362 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,362 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,362 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 572,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,693.76/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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