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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.95, 1,361.49 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.95, 1,361.49 and 421.14 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.95 : 1,361.49 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.95/1,361.49 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.95x = 1,361.49 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.95x = 573,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,377.90/907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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