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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.04, 1,362.12 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.04, 1,362.12 and 420.88 is: 630.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.04 : 1,362.12 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.04/1,362.12 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.04x = 1,362.12 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.04x = 573,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,289.07/909.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.65

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