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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.27, 1,364.72 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.27, 1,364.72 and 422.60 is: 634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.27 : 1,364.72 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.27/1,364.72 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.27x = 1,364.72 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.27x = 576,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,721.74/909.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.27

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