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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.98, 1,362.30 and 445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.98, 1,362.30 and 445.71 is: 668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.98 : 1,362.30 = 445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.98/1,362.30 = 445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.98x = 1,362.30 × 445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.98x = 607,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,190.73/907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.73

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