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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.23, 1,364.30 and 422.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.23, 1,364.30 and 422.63 is: 634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.23 : 1,364.30 = 422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.23/1,364.30 = 422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.23x = 1,364.30 × 422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.23x = 576,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,594.11/909.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.16

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