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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.45, 1,363.82 and 422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.45, 1,363.82 and 422.15 is: 633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.45 : 1,363.82 = 422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.45/1,363.82 = 422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.45x = 1,363.82 × 422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.45x = 575,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,727.68/909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.05

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