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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.46, 1,364.58 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.46, 1,364.58 and 422.62 is: 634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.46 : 1,364.58 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.46/1,364.58 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.46x = 1,364.58 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.46x = 576,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,698.80/909.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.11

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