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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.96, 1,362.48 and 421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.96, 1,362.48 and 421.24 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.96 : 1,362.48 = 421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.96/1,362.48 = 421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.96x = 1,362.48 × 421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.96x = 573,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,931.08/907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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