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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.22, 1,363.02 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.22, 1,363.02 and 421.60 is: 632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.22 : 1,363.02 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.22/1,363.02 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.22x = 1,363.02 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.22x = 574,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,649.23/909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.02

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