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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.06, 1,364.04 and 421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.06, 1,364.04 and 421.53 is: 632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.06 : 1,364.04 = 421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.06/1,364.04 = 421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.06x = 1,364.04 × 421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.06x = 574,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,983.78/909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.50

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