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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.36, 1,363.23 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.36, 1,363.23 and 422.01 is: 632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.36 : 1,363.23 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.36/1,363.23 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.36x = 1,363.23 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.36x = 575,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,296.69/909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.64

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