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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.06, 1,362.21 and 421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.06, 1,362.21 and 421.98 is: 632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.06 : 1,362.21 = 421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.06/1,362.21 = 421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.06x = 1,362.21 × 421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.06x = 574,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,825.38/909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.33

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