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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.31, 1,362.90 and 421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.31, 1,362.90 and 421.33 is: 631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.31 : 1,362.90 = 421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.31/1,362.90 = 421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.31x = 1,362.90 × 421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.31x = 574,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,230.66/909.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.50

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