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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,363.88 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,363.88 and 422.25 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,363.88 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,363.88 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,363.88 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 575,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,898.33/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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