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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.08, 1,363.71 and 422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.08, 1,363.71 and 422.27 is: 633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.08 : 1,363.71 = 422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.08/1,363.71 = 422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.08x = 1,363.71 × 422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.08x = 575,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,853.82/909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.45

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