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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,361.31 and 421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,361.31 and 421 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,361.31 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,361.31 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,361.31 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 573,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,111.51/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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