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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.25, 1,362.92 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.25, 1,362.92 and 421.90 is: 632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.25 : 1,362.92 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.25/1,362.92 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.25x = 1,362.92 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.25x = 575,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,015.95/909.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.41

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