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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,363.38 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,363.38 and 421.86 is: 632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,363.38 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,363.38 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,363.38 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 575,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,155.49/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.57

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