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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.70, 1,361.55 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.70, 1,361.55 and 445.70 is: 668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.70 : 1,361.55 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.70/1,361.55 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.70x = 1,361.55 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.70x = 606,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,842.84/907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.55

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