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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.71, 1,361.61 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.71, 1,361.61 and 445.70 is: 668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.71 : 1,361.61 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.71/1,361.61 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.71x = 1,361.61 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.71x = 606,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,867.35/907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.57

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